By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor After evaluating market trends, the owners of the Falcon Ridge condominium development have changed how they want to approach the rest of the buildings for the site. That change – from tri- and quad-unit buildings to simple duplexes – was unanimously approved by the City of […]
Sports & Other News
Burlington swimmers making huge strides
By Chris Bennett Sports Correspondent The Burlington Combined boys’ swimming team is already improving on last season, and their year is but a few meets old. The team won just two dual meets last season and finished sixth in the seven-team Southern Lakes Conference, which competes in a different […]
Scrap hauler nabbed for taking truck parts
By Patricia Bogumil Editor Proving once again that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, a scrap hauler is accused of stealing truck frame pieces from the Lynch Truck Center in Rochester that he reportedly thought were scrap material. According to the criminal complaint filed Dec. 2 in Racine […]
Highway 164 project rolls on and on
By Patricia Bogumil Editor For those who haven’t noticed, be advised that work continues along the Highway 164 reconstruction project in Tichigan. The project had been targeted for completion last month, but then some problems arose. Crews are now out fixing an area that developed a shoulder failure and […]
Gas prices hold steady, more decline forecast
Average retail gasoline prices in Wisconsin have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.10 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,112 gas outlets in Wisconsin. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.21, according to […]
Music really does matter to local group
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor When it came Monday night to approve donations to the Burlington Area School District, two different donations on the list had everything to do with music – just as those donating it wish it to be. A pair of pianos – serviced and tuned – have […]
Board meeting features more chewing out than talking out
By Jason Arndt Correspondent Village Board members cleared the air at their Dec. 9 board meeting about public comments recently made regarding the 2014 budget and addressed concerns related to one Village trustee voting Nov. 25 in opposition to the budget proposal. “It would […]
BHS grad dies in one-car crash
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor A 26-year-old Town of Burlington man affectionately known as “Goof” and “Goofy” died early Saturday morning in a one-car crash. Matt Gardner, a graduate of Burlington High School, struck a utility pole in front of Browns Lake Golf Course at approximately 12:50 a.m. Saturday morning, according […]
Love Inc. sees decline in need, but still looking for help
By Jennifer Eisenbart Editor There is good news coming out of local charitable organization Love Inc. this holiday season. After seeing all-time highs in the past few years for its Thanksgiving and “Adopt a Family” holiday programs, numbers are down this year. “The economy is a little bit better this […]
Eat spaghetti with Kansasville Fire and Rescue (and greet Santa)
EAT WELL: Kansasville Fire and Rescue hosts a spaghetti dinner with silent auction and photos with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 23720 Durand Avenue (Highway 11). Adults, $9; children ages 5 to 12, $5; free for kids age 4 and younger. Information: KansasvilleFireAndRescue.com.
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